Let’s consider, for a moment, the hypothetical scenario where the Indus Water Treaty never existed. The water-sharing between India and Pakistan is not exclusively governed by the Indus Waters Treaty. Resolution A/RES/64/292, adopted on August 3, 2010, clearly recognizes water as a fundamental human right. Access to clean water is not merely a privilege; it is a basic human right that must be upheld for all. Denying the people of Pakistan their fundamental right to water constitutes a grave injustice and amounts to a war crime.

Source: The Patriot January 18, 2026 00:24 UTC